Video: NBA referee Crawford dances at end of Lakers/Pacers game

NBA referees are supposed to be background noise. Veteran official Joey Crawford doesn't play by those rules.

One of the league's most demonstrative arbiters stole the show during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game between the Pacers and Lakers in Los Angeles, executing an extended dance-like, high-stepping version of a block call.

With 1:15 remaining in the fourth quarter and the game tied at 74-74, Crawford whistled Lakers guard Chris Duhon for a block on a drive by Pacers forward David West. In so doing, he galloped five steps from the baseline clear out to the three-point line, whistling as he worked, so to speak. Here's an animated .GIF version for your enjoyment.

Crawford's antics prompted an immediate reaction on Twitter, especially when the Pacers went on to steal a last-second 79-77 victory thanks to a dramatic George Hill layup. Check out a sampling of the humorous and passionate responses.

@jaadande: The 4th quarter belongs to Joey Crawford. Even when Kobe's on the court.